Now a days it starts in kindergarten: the dreaded spelling word lists. It means daily homework of practicing those words, usually by writing them over and over again. And, quite often, it results in tears and frustration for both child and parent. But you can skip that drama with these fun ways to practice spelling words […]
Parts of Speech Game for Kinesthetic Learners
Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs… When it comes to learning about the parts of speech, it can get pretty boring. Worksheets and drills aren’t the only answer. This simple Parts of Speech Game with sticky notes makes a rather dry subject fun. Plus, you can turn this activity for kinestheic learners into a fun sentence building activity. […]
Simple Hands-On Learning to Explore Magnetism
Sometimes it’s nice to be able to finish that morning cup of tea before it gets cold. This week I actually got that chance. This simple hands-on learning activity with magnets kept the kids busy exploring and learning about magnetism for over an hour. I even got to enjoy a second cup of tea in […]
Make Learning Easier with DIY Math Manipulatives
When it comes to math, having physical objects you can move, or manipulate, often helps kids to better understand the problem. At home your child can use small cars, erasers, and buttons to help solve addition and subtraction problems. We love using playdough for subtraction! Your child will have fun creating these homemade base 10 math manipulatives, […]
Hands-On Learning: Punctuation Mark Stick Puppets (free printable)
Do you remember learning about how to use punctuation marks correctly? I bet it involved sitting at a desk and filling in a lot of worksheets. Learning to correctly use punctuation marks can be dry and boring. But research shows us that kids learn better when they are actively involved and having fun. […]
